The primary male hormone is in demand as midlife women are told it can produce smaller bellies, better moods and even improved heart health, but claims it’s a “wonder drug” lack evidence.
Widespread claims that testosterone can restore energy, reduce abdominal fat and protect the heart, brain and bones are leading Australian women in midlife to seek the primary male hormone for conditions it is unproven to treat.
Davis and the university have also issued legal letters to an Australian supplier of menopause-symptom antidotes for using quotations from her that made it appear she endorsed their practice and use of compounded hormone therapy. The merchandiser’s page about its compounded hormone products has been suspended.
The effects of testosterone supplementation in women can include increased body hair growth, voice changes, balding and acne. Women prescribed it for sexual issues need to have their blood levels monitored carefully to ensure they stay within the female range. Sarah White, chief executive of the not-for-profit Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, said women were demanding better menopause support.
“There is a consumer push around, ‘you’re being denied if you’re not being given testosterone’ and yet there is no evidence to support the use of testosterone, and it is not a benign compound.”The Australasian Menopause Society’s Dr Lina Safro said demand for better standards of women’s healthcare was positive, but testosterone had been politicised and some advocacy had “gone into overdrive and public opinion is being driven by influencers”.
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